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Game Theory Podcast

560 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 710 ratings

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.

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March Madness NBA Mock Draft

March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

March Madness is here and how is it impacting NBA Draft stock? We go into our latest Mock Draft and see where NBA teams are at with their picks. Whether you’re happy or unhappy with your performance in the bedroom – why not perform even better? Use JoyMode and get 20% and FREE Shipping with our exclusive link. https://usejoymode.com/gametheory Is your bracket busted? Run your own Sweet 16 tournament with Champs Pay Per Head. Customizable betting options to be your own bookie. https://champs...

Air Anthony Edwards, Good Bye Pistons, NBA Draft Updates

March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Anthony Edwards makes more posters. Are we witnessing something greater? Pistons and Blazers are out of playoff contention. March Madness is upon us. Productivity is more than energy. Magic Mind can help you go from groggy to alert. Get up to 56% OFF your first subscription or 20% OFF a one time purchase with our exclusive code: GameTheory20 https://magicmind.com/gametheory20 Run your own March Madness Tournament and have a chance to win $1,000 with Champs Pay Per Head. Enter for FREE with ...

NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday Show

March 18, 2024 13:40 - 2 hours

The Bracket is here, and the NCAA Tournament starts this week. Bryce Simon and Sam Vecenie dive DEEP into the 2024 NCAA Tournament and give our Selection Sunday thoughts on picks, the Bracket, the NBA Draft implications, and more. Run your own March Madness Tournament and have a chance to win $1,000 with Champs Pay Per Head. Enter for FREE with code: GAMETHEORY https://champssportspools.com/gametheory Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bi...

Next NBA Superstars

March 16, 2024 13:30 - 2 hours

We're seeing players emerge this season. Is Jalen Williams truly special? The Spurs and Wizard are officially out of playoff contention. What do their offseasons look like? Run your own March Madness Tournament and have a chance to win $1,000 with Champs Pay Per Head. Enter for FREE with code: GAMETHEORY https://champssportspools.com/gametheory Productivity is more than energy. Magic Mind can help you go from groggy to alert. Get up to 56% OFF your first subscription or 20% OFF a one time p...

Can the NBA be more Physical?

March 13, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours

Is the NBA soft? Can it be more physical? Less physical? We break it down. Also a look at the Pistons, Suns, and Championship Week. Run your own March Madness Tournament and have a chance to win $1,000 with Champs Pay Per Head. Enter for FREE with code: GAMETHEORY https://champssportspools.com/gametheory Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, tal...

NBA March Updates, Draft Prospects

March 08, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours

What does Evan Mobley injury mean for the Cavs and his season? The Dallas Mavericks are struggling. Will they turn it around? More NBA Draft Prospects. Productivity is more than energy. Magic Mind can help you go from groggy to alert. Get up to 56% OFF your first subscription or 20% OFF a one time purchase with our exclusive code: GameTheory20 https://magicmind.com/gametheory20 Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- htt...

Zion Got His Groove Back; Trade Deadline Moves After One Month

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours

Is Zion starting to play like Zion? What NBA Trade Deadline deals working out? Sam Vecenie and Bryce SImon talk through latest NBA updates. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad ...

Best Non-Max, Non-Rookies Contracts in the NBA

March 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

Everyone can't get a max contract. Who are the best non-rookie, non-max contracts in the NBA? We dive into the best deals out there and what that means for these teams and players moving forward. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is...

Rookie Review Show 2/3 Season

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours

We look back at the draft and see which rookies have made the most impact. Which rookies who have played above and below expectations. BREAKING LeBron and Bronny comments. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this...

NBA Drama!? Doc Rivers & JJ Redick Plus NBA Draft Q&A

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

We breakdown the Doc Rivers drama. Is there substance to this or does JJ Redick have old beef with his former coach? NBA Draft updates and more. Be sure to check out my guest episode on Hoops Tonight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5U5... Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to col...

All-Star Weekend Reactions, Goodbye Ignite?

February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

All-Star Weekend is wrapped and we're officially into the second half of the NBA season. We get into what to expect Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Trades that ALMOST Happened

February 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

These trades almost happened and would have shook up the NBA. Sam Vecenie reports on what really went down on NBA Trade Deadline. What to look for at All-Star Weekend and what can we do to fix it. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie i...

Early NBA Mock Draft 2024

February 13, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours

Is it ever too early to talk NBA Draft? Nah! We did a Tank-A-Thon and drafted for every team. There might be some surprises. Tune in. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choice...

NBA Trade Deadline Winners & Losers

February 09, 2024 03:49 - 2 hours

Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon breakdown all the NBA trade deadline moves and discuss those trades that almost happened. Who are the winners and losers heading into the 2nd half of the season. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you...

Embiid, LaVine are OUT, Nets Rejecting Offers, Trade Deadline Predictions

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour

What a crazy week in the NBA. We go into all the league injuries including Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine. We discuss the trade rumor rejections for Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikal Bridges. And of course trade deadline predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 NBA Draft Questions Answered

February 02, 2024 14:24 - 2 hours

The 2024 NBA Draft has more questions than answers right now. Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon break down some of the most burning questions like who's going #1, prospects on the rise, and who's ready to make an immediate impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Trade Deadline Best Fits: Where are the best spots for the big names on the NBA Trade Market?

January 30, 2024 09:28 - 2 hours

Bryce Simon is here for the Sunday podcast on a Monday (thanks NFL) and we're going to talk NBA Trade Deadline that comes next week on February 8. We'll dive deep into the NBA Trade candidates and break down what we think about each siutation, where the best fits are for guys like Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Bojan Bogdanovic, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Quentin Grimes and others. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:45 Quick Pistons take on win over OKC 5:35 Dejounte Murray Trade Fits a...

MIDSEASON NBA AWARDS: MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, and more! Also: Rozier traded! Bucks Coaching Change!

January 26, 2024 09:40 - 1 hour

Andrew Schlecht is here to do midseason awards for the NBA this season. Now that every team has played at least 41 games, it's time to dive in and break down where we sit on the NBA Awards as we head into the Trade Deadline and beyond. We'll break down MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, All-Defense, All-Rookie, Sixth Man of the Year. Then, we'll also talk about the Terry Rozier deal to the Miami Heat, which I've written a deep dive on from bot...

Joel Embiid's Historic Dominance; NBA Trade Deadline News and Notes on Lakers, Suns, Murray, more

January 22, 2024 08:38 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down Joel Embiid's historic dominance in the NBA. What he's doing is unprecedented, and we have numbers to prove it. He's been staggeringly good. Then, they break down NBA Trade Deadline news and notes. Dejounte Murray's awesome game-winning run and his impact as the biggest name currently on the market. The Lakers lose to the Nets. Does that finally give them a sense of urgency? The Suns certainly seem like they want to do something. Other potentially ...

Pascal Siakam Traded to Pacers! His Perfect Fit in Indiana, and Where Do the Raptors Go From Here?

January 18, 2024 00:29 - 1 hour

Mark Schindler joins the show to break down the Pascal Siakam trade by the Toronto Raptors to the Indiana Pacers. We'll dive deep into what you need to know about Siakam's fit in Indiana, his chances of staying put there in the offseason, and where this leaves the Pacers. Then, we'll talk about the Raptors, what this return of three first round picks means for them, and where their rebuild goes from here. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:29 The Pacers Angle of the Siakam Trade 29:22 The Raptors Angle ...

Houston Rockets Update! Kawhi Leonard Extension; Hawks messy; Pistons/Wizards Trade

January 15, 2024 09:03 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here! We're going to chat about the Pistons and Wizards trade involving Marvin Bagley and Danilo Gallinari to open the show. Then, we'll talk Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, the Kawhi Leonard extension and what it means, and we'll close on what it means league-wide. Finally, we close on Jaylon Tyson, our NBA Draft Prospect of the Week CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:25 Pistons-Wizards Trade Bagley and Livers plus two seconds for Gallo and Muscala 17:50 A Fun Fake Trade Hypothetical tha...

NBA Rookies at Midseason: Diving into what the best first-year players across the league are showing

January 12, 2024 09:01 - 2 hours

Bryce Simon joins the show to break down the first half of the season from the 2023-24 NBA Rookie class. We'll dive into Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama to start, then Jaime Jaquez with the Miami Heat. We'll also chat Dereck Lively II, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Cason Wallace, Brandon Miller, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Scoot Henderson, Bilal Coulibaly, and others. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:35 NBA is going to have a two-night NBA Draft! Is this good? 16:35 Who ...

NBA Trade Deadline Primer 2.0: Siakam? Murray? What do the Warriors do? Also: Ja Morant Out for Year

January 10, 2024 09:05 - 1 hour

Danny Leroux joins the show! We're here to dive into the NBA Trade Deadline. What do the Warriors do? What happens with the Atlanta Hawks? What's the deal with Dejounte Murray? Can the Hornets move into seller mode? What teams are looking to make a change? We'll talk about it all and more! We'll start with Ja Morant being out for the season, though, a crushing blow to any hopes the Grizzlies had of getting back into the play-in picture. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 5:35 Ja Morant Out for the Season,...

Raptors Hold the Keys at the Trade Deadline Again, so what now? Also, Warriors and Kuminga blow up?

January 06, 2024 09:06 - 1 hour

The Toronto Raptors are, yet again, a team in the driver's seat at the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. Last year, instead of selling like many expected, they actually bought by completing the Jakob Poeltl deal. Now, with a trade of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for OG Anunoby already complete, the team is 2-0 since that move and still has Pascal Siakam's impending free agency and potential trade status to deal with, Gary Trent Jr.'s impending free agency, and a roster that looks better, but cou...

Can OKC Thunder win title in 2024? Also: Lakers struggles; First Impressions of TOR/NYK deal

January 04, 2024 09:17 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here and we're going to talk about five topics across the NBA/NBA Draft today. -First, OKC Thunder. After beating Boston, Denver and Minnesota in the last 10 days, can they just straight up win the NBA title in 2024? -The LA Lakers; What's up with them? How are they 17-17 with LeBron playing extremely well, AD having only missed three games? -First Impressions of the OG Anunoby/Immanuel Quickley/RJ Barrett deal -NBA Draft Prospect of the Week! Jared McCain from Duke! CHAPTERS ...

KNICKS GET OG ANUNOBY from Raptors, TRADE IMMANUEL QUICKLEY and RJ Barrett: Breaking down the trade

December 31, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes

Jonathan Macri from Knicks Film School joins the show to break down the surprising OG Anunoby trade to the New York Knicks earlier on Saturday. The Knicks move Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett and a second round pick to the Raptors for Anunoby, Malachi Flynn and Precious Achiuwa. How does this deal make sense for the Knicks? What works for the Raptors here? We'll break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should the Cavaliers do? Kings and Knicks Check-in; Clippers Streaking! Coby White breakout!

December 30, 2023 09:09 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here and we're talking about five topics again across the NBA -The Cavaliers have lost both Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to long-term injuries. What now? -What do the Knicks do now with Mitchell Robinson out while Jalen Brunson is on fire? -Coby White breakout for the Bulls! -The Clippers keep rolling following the James Harden deal. -Kings Check-in; Fox continues hot streak, more CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro/Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan take 5:00 Cleveland Cavaliers playing well w...

Pistons LOSE 27 STRAIGHT; Ja and the Grizzlies are Back! Suns issues; Luka MVP? Why don't people believe in the Bucks?

December 28, 2023 08:14 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here to break down five NBA topics as we head into the new year. -Pistons lose 27 straight, have to talk about it. -Phoenix Suns are struggling. What's up there? -Why don't people believe in the Milwaukee Bucks? -Ja Morant back! -Luka for MVP? CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 6:10 The Pistons lose 27 STRAIGHT GAMES 22:30 The Pistons need to move on from Troy Weaver 35:49 The Phoenix Suns; Is it time to hit the Panic Button? 51:45 Dallas Mavericks strong run and if Luka Doncic can win MVP 1...

NBA Western Conference Overreactions, First Q of Season: Warriors, Wolves, Clippers, Suns, Jazz, Spurs

December 21, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins the show, and we do Western Conference Overreactions for the first quarter of the 2023-24 NBA season! We talk about five topics: CHAPTERS:  0:00 Intro 1:55 The Warriors are Cooked and Need to make a TRADE 16:04 The Timberwolves are the best team in the NBA 27:15 The Los Angeles Clippers finish ahead of the Suns in the standings 43:55 The Thunder make the Western Conference Finals 55:17 The Spurs have done wrong by Victor Wembanyama to start the season 1:10:40 Outro Learn mo...

NBA Eastern Conference Overreactions, First Q of Season: Celtics, Cavaliers, Raptors, Pacers, Knicks

December 18, 2023 08:02 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins the show, and we do Eastern Conference Overreactions for the first quarter of the 2023-24 NBA season! We talk about five topics: CHAPTERS:  0:00 Intro 2:50 The Celtics need more depth to win the title and have to make a trade 16:52 The Raptors should blow up their roster 26:57 The Pacers can make a legit playoff run and Haliburton makes first team All-NBA 40:30 The Cavs’ core doesn’t work as presently constructed as a legitimate contender and is running out of time 56:50 Th...

NBA Trade Deadline Primer: What names and teams do you need to know as trade season tips off? Breaking down all of the teams and trade candidates; PLUS Draymond Green Hits Nurkic

December 14, 2023 08:13 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to preview the NBA Trade Deadline. The unofficial start of NBA trade season is typically December 15, as a significant portion of the league becomes eligible to be moved after signing as free agents in the summer. What players can you expect to move? Who is potentially on the block? Will the Raptors blow it up with OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam moving? Will the Bulls blow it up with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan moving? Can the Warriors make a move? Can the 76ers...

2024 NBA Draft: Answering your questions on Prospects like Isaiah Collier, Reed Sheppard, Kyle Filipowski, and more on Trade Targets

December 11, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour

Hey! Sam Vecenie is going live to answer YOUR QUESTIONS about the 2024 NBA Draft! Send off some questions ahead of time, and I'll answer as many as I can live on the show! Already, we'll be talking about guys like Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, and more! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:20 Isaiah Collier and Bronny James, G, USC 8:00 Kentucky, Aaron Bradshaw, Reed Sheppard 24:10 UConn, Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton 32:32 Nikola Topic, G, Mega 40:24 Ryan Dunn, F, Virg...

First Quarter NBA Awards: MVP, DPOY, All-NBA, Rookie of Year, more; Plus, In Season Tournament Semis, Haliburton and Zion Questions

December 09, 2023 08:09 - 1 hour

Andrew Schlecht joins Sam Vecenie and they pick who the NBA Award race winners would be through the first quarter of the season. They'll dive into MVP, All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defense, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more. Apologies on the audio for the first minute, had the wrong audio setting. It fixes literally right after the intro. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:38 Bucks, Bobby Portis confront coaching staff after IST loss 8:25 Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers are ...

The Pacers in 2023-24, their In Season Tournament win over Boston, and the NBA's MOST IMPORTANT X-FACTORS over the next two months of the season

December 05, 2023 08:19 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here to join Sam to break down a group of players that will be incredibly important to their team's title race moving forward. We'll talk about players on the Lakers, the Pelicans, the Pacers, the Warriors, the Rockets and the Bucks, and explain how those teams have looked recently and why those players are so important to each team's hopes moving forward. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 5:10 Indiana Pacers, their defense, the In Season Tournament, and where they go from here 26:00 Andrew...

NBA News and Updates! LaMelo out; What's up with the Warriors? Kings rolling; Pistons blow up? Also, Mavericks/Pacers sales, In-Season Tournament!

December 01, 2023 08:31 - 1 hour

Mark Schindler joins the show today, and we're here to dive into a few news-y and notes-y items across the NBA. The In-Season Tournament has been a huge success. Why? Second, LaMelo Ball will miss some significant time with an ankle injury. Third, what's going on with the Warriors? Why have they been so messy? Fourth, Sacramento is rolling again with De'Aaron Fox back. Where does it go from here? And finally, the Pistons. Oh, Detroit. Do you blow this whole thing up? CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 4:12...

2024 NBA Draft: Early College Basketball Breakouts and potential first round picks with C.J. Moore

November 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour

C.J. Moore from over at The Athletic joins us, and we're here to break down early college basketball season breakouts that may be morphing into first round picks. We'll break down at least Reed Sheppard from Kentucky, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee, Kobe Johnson from USC, Ryan Dunn from Virginia, Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro from Marquette, and more. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:09 Reed Sheppard, G, Kentucky 14:04 Robert Dillingham, G, Kentucky 18:25 Oso Ighodaro, C, Marquette 27:45 Tyler Kolek, G, M...

The Sophomores you NEED TO KNOW In the NBA Through One Month of the 2023-24 Season

November 27, 2023 08:39 - 2 hours

Bryce Simon is here and we're breaking down the sophomores in the NBA. We'll dive deep into Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, Shaedon Sharpe, Jeremy Sochan, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Duren, Christian Braun, Keegan Murray, Mark Williams, Dyson Daniels. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 7:25 Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic Breakout! 26:50 Jalen Williams 36:38 Jabari Smith Jr. 45:45 Keegan Murray 52:30 Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren 1:03:26 Shaedon Sharpe 1:07:40 Dyson Daniels 1:15:30 Jeremy Sochan 1...

The 11 Rookies you NEED TO KNOW In the NBA Through One Month of the 2023-24 Season

November 20, 2023 08:35 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here to join Sam Vecenie and break down the 11 rookies you need to know across the NBA one month through the 2023-24 season. From the to picks to the surprises and the breakouts, we'll talk about Chet Holmgren, Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Ausar Thompson all the way through Toumani Camara and Cason Wallace. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:38 Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace @okc + OKC 23:42 Victor Wembanyama 35:25 Brandon Miller 45:44 Ausar Thompson + Pistons 56:03...

2024 NBA Mock Draft! Version 1.0, Top-30 Players in the Class Two Weeks in College Basketball Season

November 18, 2023 09:38 - 2 hours

Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie and they deep dive into the 2024 NBA Draft prospects! We go back and forth, making picks and giving our top-30 players in the class. Names like Alex Sarr, Isaiah Collier, Ja'Kobe Walter, Nikola Topic and many others will get picked and discussed, and we'll dive into what we like about their tape, and dislike about it so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach LaVine Trade? Chicago Bulls Roster Shake-up? Diving into fake trades; Also: Champions Classic NBA Draft Deep Dive

November 16, 2023 08:19 - 1 hour

Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation joins the show to break down the two things he knows best: the Chicago Bulls, and the NBA Draft. The long-time Bulls fan and Game Theory Bulls Correspondent explains the Zach LaVine trade rumors, and breaks down what seems to be an impending Bulls blow up. Then, he was also at Champions Classic last night, so we break down what he saw as Duke beat Michigan State and Kansas beat Kentucky. What NBA Draft prospect do we need to know? Learn more about your ad choic...

NBA Week 3 Overreactions! Bucks Coaching Issues? Rockets Playoffs? Wolves Legit Contenders? Isaiah Collier Top-3 in 2024 NBA Draft?

November 13, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here and we do Week 3 NBA Overreactions! As usual, six statements here about the NBA, where we draw purposefully overreactive conclusions and then discuss if they're actually true or not! Today, we talk Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin, the Houston Rockets playofffs hopes, the Minnesota Timberwolves aspirations to contend, the Utah Jazz backcourt, Isaiah Collier and his chances to go top-3, and Ryan Dunn/Riley Kugel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

What next for 76ers? Haliburton and the Pacers! Shaedon Sharpe Breakout! Cam Thomas, Pro Scorer

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Mark Schindler is back, and we're here to dive into a few fun topics around the NBA. First, we want to start with the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and where the team goes from there. Then, we'll hit Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, his continued growth, and the team's defense. Next, we'll hit Cam Thomas and the Nets, as well as the Shaedon Sharpe Year Two Breakout that seems to be upon us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Week 2 Overreactions! Does Harden fit in LA? Hawks for real? Grizzlies dead? Bucks D Too Bad?

November 07, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour

Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight is here, and it's time for Week Two of the NBA Overreactions pod! We'll break down: The Boston Celtics, the final team left unbeaten; The Memphis Grizzlies, dead in the water?; The Milwaukee Bucks, a defensive mess?; The Atlanta Hawks, a top-four team in the East?; Franz Wagner, the best Magic prospect?; The LA Clippers backcourt with Russ and Harden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 NBA Draft Lookahead: What do you need to know heading into the College Basketball Season?

November 03, 2023 11:37 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins the show and we look ahead to the 2024 NBA Draft. We dive in and ask 10 Questions about the 2024 NBA Draft, explaining what this draft is and isn't, what players to watch, and how teams should look at this draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JAMES HARDEN TRADED TO CLIPPERS; 76ers receive Morris, Covington, Batum, Martin, Draft Picks; IMMEDIATE REACTION

October 31, 2023 10:51 - 49 minutes

Sam Vecenie is here to go live and break down the James Harden deal to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Athletic's Clippers beat writer Law Murray joins him. The Clippers get Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev. The 76ers receive Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington and KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, and a additional future first from a mystery third team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Week One Overreactions? Nuggets win 60+? Maxey All-Star? Bulls blow it up? Pistons Top-10 D? Chet over Mobley RIGHT NOW?!

October 30, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here and we're ready to overreact! Week One of the NBA season is almost in the books, and we are going to do a show this week reacting to all that we've seen with six OVERREACTIONS to the NBA. What do we think we know early on? The Nuggets are a 60-win team? Luka Doncic for MVP? Tyrese Maxey an all-star? The Pistons a top-10 defense? Chet Holmgren better than Evan Mobley already? Should the Bulls blow it up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Rookie Extension Recap w/ Danny Leroux: What the McDaniels, Vassell and other extensions tell us about the new CBA

October 27, 2023 07:11 - 1 hour

Danny Leroux joins Sam and we're here to break down all of the rookie extensions that occurred over the last month, and generally what the rookie extension window has told us about the new collective bargaining agreement and team building within it. We'll talk Devin Vassell, Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, Josh Green, Cole Anthony, Aaron Nesmith, Zeke Nnaji, and Payton Pritchard, in addition to some of the earlier ones like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball and De...

Biggest Pre-Season Questions for ALL 15 of the NBA's Western Conference Teams -- PART TWO

October 24, 2023 23:14 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets to Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:36 Dallas Mavericks 8:50 Denver Nuggets/Zeke Nnaji Extension 15:30 Golden State Warriors 20:39 Houston Rockets 26:26 LA Clippers ...

Biggest Pre-Season Questions for ALL 15 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Teams -- PART ONE

October 23, 2023 09:46 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon joins Sam today and we're going to talk about the biggest questions for each NBA team heading into the 2023-24 season. Some of these are good, some of them are bad, but we'll talk about all 15 teams in alphabetical order, from the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics to the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 4:16 Atlanta Hawks 10:32 Boston Celtics 16:06 Brooklyn Nets 23:22 Charlotte Hornets 29:02 Chicago Bulls 34:34 Cleveland Cavaliers 40:56 Detroit Pi...

Harden Trade Talks Stall over Terance Mann? Also: Mailbag: Oklahoma City's most important players? 2024 NBA Draft Prospects? More!

October 19, 2023 10:26 - 1 hour

Bryce Simon is here and we're going to answer some listener questions! But first, we'll talk about the James Harden trade discussions, per a report from Sam Amick at The Athletic (a great website!), as well as the Kevin Porter Jr. trade from the Rockets for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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